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Which of the following physical quantities has no unit?

A

Relative density

B

Density

C

Pressure

D

Thrust

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To solve the question "Which of the following physical quantities has no unit?", we will analyze the options provided and determine which one does not have a unit. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Relative Density**: - Relative density is defined as the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard substance (usually water for liquids and solids, and air for gases). - Mathematically, it can be expressed as: \[ \text{Relative Density} = \frac{\text{Density of Substance}}{\text{Density of Standard}} \] - Since both the numerator and denominator are densities, they have the same units (e.g., kg/m³ or g/cm³). Therefore, when you divide them, the units cancel out. 2. **Analyzing Density**: - Density is defined as mass per unit volume: \[ \text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}} = \frac{\text{kg}}{\text{m}^3} \] - Density has units (e.g., kg/m³). 3. **Analyzing Pressure**: - Pressure is defined as force per unit area: \[ \text{Pressure} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}} = \frac{\text{Newton}}{\text{m}^2} \] - Pressure has units (e.g., N/m² or Pascal). 4. **Analyzing Thrust**: - Thrust is a force and can be calculated as pressure multiplied by area: \[ \text{Thrust} = \text{Pressure} \times \text{Area} \] - Since pressure has units (N/m²) and area has units (m²), thrust also has units (N). 5. **Conclusion**: - Among all the options analyzed, only relative density has no units because it is a ratio of two densities that cancel each other out. - Therefore, the correct answer is **Relative Density**. ### Final Answer: The physical quantity that has no unit is **Relative Density**.
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